Perfect Pedicure Tips

Readers share how they get their toes in sandal-ready shape!

"Freeman makes the best foot scrubs. I use their Bare Foot Creamy Pumice Scrub a few times a week and it makes a big difference. The peppermint-scented scrub is the best." --Marisa, 18, Harrisburg, PA

"For amazing, moisturized cuticles that don't need as much maintenance in between pedicures, I use Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme. It works like magic and keeps my toes looking their best." --Caroline, 15, Winston-Salem, NC

"After painting your toenails, soak them in icy water. It prevents the polish from smudging and helps it dry faster." --Peyton, 16, West Chester, OH

"For a French pedicure, all you need is white polish, a sheer pink polish, and masking tape. Cut a small, curved piece of tape that will cover all but the very tip of your toenail. Paint the tip with two coats of the white polish. Let it dry for 10 minutes, then remove the tape. Paint the rest of your nail with two coats of pink polish, then apply a top coat and you're done!" --Callie, 16, Sullivan's Island, SC

"The key is to soak your feet for a long time with warm water, soap, and a little bit of minty foot oil." --Nicole, 17, New York City

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